VanTop Gimo vs Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VanTop Gimo
Enhance your photography and videography with this app designed for a specific gimbal stabilizer. Capture stunning photos, create dynamic time-lapses, shoot expansive panoramas, and track subjects for smooth video recording.
- Photo and video capture
- Time-lapse shooting
- Panoramic photo creation
- Object tracking for video
- Improved user experience
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VanTop Gimo, an application designed for VanTop Nimbal M3 Gimbal Stabilizer, works to improve the user experience on taking photos and recording videos. Users could use Gimo to: 1. take photos and record videos 2. make time-lapse shooting 3. shoot panoramic photos 4. tracking the object to record videos, and more.
Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®
Control multiple GoPro cameras simultaneously using low energy Bluetooth. Start/stop recording, tag moments, manage settings, and monitor camera status remotely. Offers advanced features like live preview and media download for enhanced shooting experiences.
- Start/stop recording via Bluetooth
- Tag moments
- Set camera date and time
- Power off camera
- Locate camera
- Show camera state
- Control multiple cameras simultaneously
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The Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® cameras app allows you to control multiple GoPro® cameras via low energy Bluetooth. The app is compatible with: GoPro® Hero 3 (White, Silver, and Black Edition) GoPro® Hero 4 (Silver and Black Edition), GoPro® Hero 5 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 5 Session, GoPro® Hero 6 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 7 White/Silver/Black Edition, GoPro® Hero13 Black, Hero12 Black, Hero11 Black, Hero10 Black, Hero9 Black, and Hero8 Black, GoPro® Hero 11 Mini, Hero 2024, Lit Hero, GoPro Mission 1 Pro, GoPro® Max and Max 2 360°, and GoPro® Fusion 360° cameras. Demo video: https://youtu.be/wDL1kgewIZQ ## Features - Start/stop recording via low energy Bluetooth (requires much less battery than WiFi!). - Tag moments. - Set the camera's date and time. - Power off the camera. - Locate the camera (via beep sound). - Quickly show the camera state (recording time, free space, number of recorded photos and videos, estimated number of remaining photos and video recording time, battery state, GoPro® Max lens mount state, GoPro® media mount microphone state). ## Pro Features - Start and stop recording and tag moments on multiple cameras at the same time. - Change camera settings. - Create and edit presets on Hero 8 and newer models. - Show the live preview of one camera in full screen mode. - Download media (photos, videos) from one camera. - Control GoPro cameras with external Bluetooth keyboards: https://www.cameraremote.de/camera-tools-keyboard-shortcuts-for-controlling-gopro-cameras/ - Control GoPro cameras via Bluetooth: Hero 5 Session, Hero 5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13, Max, Max 2, Fusion, GoPro Mission 1 Pro. - Control GoPro cameras via WiFi (one camera at the same time only!): Hero 3, 4 (Session/Silver/Black Edition), Hero 5 Session, Hero 5/6/7, Fusion. - Control GoPro cameras via USB (iPad Pro only): Hero 8, 10, and 11/12/13, Max 2, GoPro Mission 1 Pro. ### Disclaimer This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with GoPro Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® at 4.0 against VanTop Gimo's 2.6. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® also leads on ratings volume (609 vs 13). VanTop Gimo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (50% vs 21%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VanTop Gimo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® has 609 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of VanTop Gimo's written reviews are positive against 21% of Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
VanTop Gimo ships an update monthly, Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VanTop Gimo | Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (13 ratings) | 4.0 (609 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 20.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 609 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd. | Harald Meyer |
Customer experience
VanTop Gimo
Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®
Bugs and requests
VanTop Gimo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't work with older GoPro models
- Live preview lags or doesn't work
- Unexpected charges or billing issues
Requested features
3 requests- Apple Watch app for remote control
- Ability to rename cameras
- Improved UI and organization
In-app purchases
VanTop Gimo
No in-app purchases
Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®
- Activate all features$9.99
Questions
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